answersLogoWhite

0

Endothermic means that the reaction absorbs heat from the surroundings, and requiring energy be added to it in order for it to take place. An Exothermic reaction, however, releases heat into the surroundings as a result of the reaction.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Is freeezing endothermic or exothermic?

Freezing is exothermic, as the substance that is freezing loses energy to its surroundings.


What is process that involves absorption of heat?

endothermic reaction a positive enthalpy.


Is the reaction between sodium bicarbonate and HCL edothermic or exothemic?

The reaction between sodium bicarbonate and hydrochloric acid is exothermic, meaning it releases heat. This is evident by the increased temperature observed when the two substances are mixed together.


Does 'exothermic' mean 'releases heat'?

yes


Is condensation an exothermic or an exothermic?

Exothermic Condensation mean the compound loss the kinetic energy that keep them at separate distance from each other and remain in form of gas. It is the release of these energy in condensation thus condensation is exothermic.


What does it mean If heat is produced by a chemical system?

This is an exothermic process.


What is a reaction when energy is released?

Assuming you mean the name: an exothermic reaction.


If it get cold exothermic or endothermic?

Exothermic phenomenon


Is the breakdown of glucose endothermic or exothermic?

Exothermic. Glucose is one of the major source of energy of the body and can only act as an energy source because its breakdown into CO2 is an exothermic reaction.


Does exothermic mean warm blooded?

No, exothermic refers to chemical reactions that release heat energy. Warm-blooded refers to animals that can regulate their body temperature internally.


What is exothermic mean in science?

In science, exothermic refers to a chemical reaction or process that releases energy in the form of heat to its surroundings. This means that the overall energy of the system decreases and the surroundings become warmer. Examples of exothermic reactions include combustion and neutralization reactions.


What happens to the heat in a system and in the surroundings in an exothermic reaction?

In an exothermic reaction, heat is released from the system to the surroundings, resulting in a temperature increase in the surroundings. The heat lost by the system is gained by the surroundings, increasing their thermal energy.